Sweet Jesus, don’t put alcohol on leather. It immediately dries it out, and if you don’t condition it right after, it will destroy them. What I do is run a quality leather conditioner in, then steal my wife’s hair dryer long enough to heat them up with my hands in, and put my hands in varying positions that stretch them out a bit.
@@718_JH_Moto yeah, I use chemical brothers leather cleaner and leather conditioner on my leather gloves, boots, and suit. I even clean my suit by turning it inside out, and washing it in the washing machine with a really mild castille soap. Then I’ll let it dry for a few days, conditioning it four or five times over that period. Not drying out the leather is pretty important, because it never goes back to where it was before. I learned that growing up on a farm, and cleaning saddles my whole life.
@@silverio5778 my suit is a one piece, and I’ve had no problems with it at all. It’s 7 or 8 years old now, and the leather is soft af. I take all the armor out, turn it inside out, and wash it on the gentle cycle on cold. Leather is fine getting wet. What you don’t want to do is use regular laundry detergent. You want something that’s ph neutral. Leather is slightly acidic naturally, so using regular detergent that is alkaline will draw all the oils out of the leather. I use Dr bronner’s castille soap, because I have it on hand for gardening most of the time. Make sure you have a good conditioner for it, and condition twice a day the first couple days, then once the last day, and again once it’s completely dry. Never use saddle soap on leather, despite it being made for it.
@@thagingerninjer5391 Ginger Ninja There is nothing like Farmers knowledge. You are TOP NOTCH in sharing this. I have the full break down on getting my track suit to fit correctly. CHEERS Ginger Ninja 🤝🍻🏁
you guys missed OP's point. Using them hinders ability to operate safely. Then he goes on to say that's the most practical way to break them in. Contradiction of the first statement if you value safety.
@@chris2790because it is the most practical way, you just gotta have the good sense to not go 200mph wearing brand new gloves. It's just gonna take a little while to break them in and get used to them.
@@eisenkrahe7125 I've been through the process. Having gloves that encumber my ability to get on the brake or even clutch is added hazard at any speed and is not ideal. But it is what it is...
If they are leather just boil a pot of water and put the glove on a spatula or something and hold it over the steam. Then take it away let cool for a second then put on your hand and work the glove. This works on boots too. It’s also how we shape cowboy hats
You do put them in water and use them. Then you do a few more times getting them soaked. Then you leave them in the garage to dry a few days. Then you dunk them in water and put them on and use them. They will definitely form your hand. I’ve soaked mine in oil before because I didn’t have water. Those gloves had that worn look and was my favorite. I still have them but they are in my truck and I don’t use them. I use my new pair that are black. I wear leather for the Harley
true. same with helmets. If they fit perfectly on your head from the 1st time, it's gonna be loose later. An old man told me so in the store, I listen to him and after about a month since now (2y later) the helmet is perfect on my head
Unfortunately yes. My Rpha 11 was so tight at the beginning that I had headaches after 20 mins of wearing it. Two years later it fits like a second skin
I personally always wear my new gloves while driving to break them in. Usually i put them on when i leave cycle gear and by the time i get home (about an hour drive) they’re worn in enough to comfortably ride with them
Been riding for lots of years and worn out lots of gloves. I get them a bit snug, cry about the stiffness, and then accidentally get caught riding in the rain. By the time I get home, they are dried out and fit better than anything you can buy. I would recommend soak and ride.
My rule of thumb is by the tighter fitting glove and break them in… if you go with the right size at first you will have too much room and the glove with fit baggy… and that’s no good. Leather stretches out…So get the tighter fitting glove and stretch them out to your hand.
If their made by leather than use mink oil or any form of lesther conditioner its softens the leather making them stretch more eaily try putting on mink oil than put them on use a blow dryer on hot and make a fast as hard as ur can and u shoukd be done
@@Jay-rd6fe yeah, wax is ok, but you need something that will penetrate, if you’ve allowed water to soak in and wash the oils in the leather away. Wax mostly just waterproofs it, and keeps the water from soaking in. It’s more of a protector than a conditioner.
@@thagingerninjer5391 like i said dont use wax xD mainly cus u also lose grip with wax but i assume most motor riders dont own a pasific northwest boot or redwings xD so they have no lesther care
we made our boots fit perfect during basic, that was back when they were real leather, by putting alcohol inside boot and wearing.....boot would form to your foot saddle soap on the outside re-dye polish
Heres my advice; use hairdryer and blow hot air inside the glove, then let it cool a bit so you dont hurt your hands but before its too cool, wear and use..
I bought little bigger from the beginning and it was comfortable first 3 rides , now i noticed when i press clutch it gets stuck and then spring forward))) my god it’s dangerous. Imagine you trying to move smoothly From the light and suddenly you drop your clutch and bike is acting crazy and want to wheelie 😅
Just touch your clutch cover with each hand when bike is warm and thatll help soften the leather to your hands kinda what happens after weeks of riding in the sun
I broke in my gloves while at my moto school, it ended up snowing (March in Canada) and the gloves got soaked… my instructor brought a propane heater and I squeezed my hands in front of it for like an hour total and BOOM gloves broken in easy 😂
Hey bro! Can you please do a video on how to clean smelly gauntlet gloves like these!!!! My SP8’s are getting knarly! I heard from some gixxer riders that keeping them in the freezer helps a lot, but there’s gotta be a better way. Thanks!
Turn them inside out to preserve the color, and throw them in the washer on gentle. Don’t use detergent. Use something mild, like castille soap. I’ve used it and I’ve also shredded up honest Amish beard and body with a cheese grater, and used it. Condition them a few times while they’re drying, and they’ll be like new.
@@stevenpoindexter6798 honest Amish beard and body is a really mild bar soap. I grate it so it will dissolve in the washing machine. You do the same thing when you make your own laundry detergent with borax and bar soap. I grew up poor on a farm. Lol. We did what we had to. 😂
One additional suggestion: I have cedar bags from Woodlore that I put in my gloves as soon as I take them off. They’re made for shoes, but seem to help keep my gloves from getting rank.
I guess the important thing might be what you anticipate the service life of your gloves to be. The alcohol is tough on the leather and may be detrimental to its longest life. If the gloves aren’t going to last decades, maybe it doesn’t matter that the alcohol shortens the life?
I made the counter mistake, turns out that I selected a size of glove that is too small even after break-in, 3 months in my gloves and I still feel my knuckles sore after a 2-3 hour ride, I’m not happy with S size, I’ll try M size next time.
Soaking in water or alcohol is horrid for leather. Been making leather goods for a decade. The only leather that should see water is veg tan that is being stamped or carved. Period. Get them uncomfortable, like you said. Leather conditioner (not oil) on all surfaces, sparingly. Treat it like a baseball glove or a new gun holster. Wear them hard. As much as possible. They will break in and not be damaged.
Can you make a video on how to know which gloves to buy? I know alpinestars has around 4 different models I just don’t know which one is the best for me
Bro the Alpinestars SP8’s are the best gloves ever. They are super durable, very comfortable, and offer amazing protection while still avoiding be super stiff. Best $100 at cycle I ever spent.
Sweet Jesus, don’t put alcohol on leather. It immediately dries it out, and if you don’t condition it right after, it will destroy them. What I do is run a quality leather conditioner in, then steal my wife’s hair dryer long enough to heat them up with my hands in, and put my hands in varying positions that stretch them out a bit.
Same thing i though.. i used to play baseball and i remember using something that was good for the leather to wear in
@@718_JH_Moto yeah, I use chemical brothers leather cleaner and leather conditioner on my leather gloves, boots, and suit. I even clean my suit by turning it inside out, and washing it in the washing machine with a really mild castille soap. Then I’ll let it dry for a few days, conditioning it four or five times over that period. Not drying out the leather is pretty important, because it never goes back to where it was before. I learned that growing up on a farm, and cleaning saddles my whole life.
Will that work on one-piece race suits?
@@silverio5778 my suit is a one piece, and I’ve had no problems with it at all. It’s 7 or 8 years old now, and the leather is soft af. I take all the armor out, turn it inside out, and wash it on the gentle cycle on cold. Leather is fine getting wet. What you don’t want to do is use regular laundry detergent. You want something that’s ph neutral. Leather is slightly acidic naturally, so using regular detergent that is alkaline will draw all the oils out of the leather. I use Dr bronner’s castille soap, because I have it on hand for gardening most of the time. Make sure you have a good conditioner for it, and condition twice a day the first couple days, then once the last day, and again once it’s completely dry. Never use saddle soap on leather, despite it being made for it.
@@thagingerninjer5391 Ginger Ninja
There is nothing like Farmers knowledge. You are TOP NOTCH in sharing this. I have the full break down on getting my track suit to fit correctly.
CHEERS Ginger Ninja 🤝🍻🏁
“Wearing stiff gloves on the bike is dangerous”
“The most practical break-in method is to just ride with them”
🧐🤔🤨
He’s not lying? If you want to avoid that time it takes to naturally break them in, then listen to his other alternatives…
He’s not lying at all . I’ve bought 3 new pairs of gloves and they’ve definitely hindered my riding on the track big time . Shit starts to hurt lol
you guys missed OP's point. Using them hinders ability to operate safely. Then he goes on to say that's the most practical way to break them in.
Contradiction of the first statement if you value safety.
@@chris2790because it is the most practical way, you just gotta have the good sense to not go 200mph wearing brand new gloves. It's just gonna take a little while to break them in and get used to them.
@@eisenkrahe7125 I've been through the process. Having gloves that encumber my ability to get on the brake or even clutch is added hazard at any speed and is not ideal.
But it is what it is...
Easy method to break in gloves.
Step 1: Put gloves on.
Step 2: Hop on your bike and go for a ride.
Step 3: If gloves still a bit stiff see step 2.
Idk if that alcohol is doing the leather any good
If they are leather just boil a pot of water and put the glove on a spatula or something and hold it over the steam. Then take it away let cool for a second then put on your hand and work the glove. This works on boots too. It’s also how we shape cowboy hats
You do put them in water and use them. Then you do a few more times getting them soaked. Then you leave them in the garage to dry a few days. Then you dunk them in water and put them on and use them. They will definitely form your hand. I’ve soaked mine in oil before because I didn’t have water. Those gloves had that worn look and was my favorite. I still have them but they are in my truck and I don’t use them. I use my new pair that are black. I wear leather for the Harley
Bro just wear it alot even for smaller rides for a month and boom👍
Exactly
Never use alcohol , it can ruin them
Don’t soak in water either, will shrink the hell out of them! Although, you probably won’t get convicted if it doesn’t fit?
true. same with helmets. If they fit perfectly on your head from the 1st time, it's gonna be loose later. An old man told me so in the store, I listen to him and after about a month since now (2y later) the helmet is perfect on my head
Unfortunately yes. My Rpha 11 was so tight at the beginning that I had headaches after 20 mins of wearing it.
Two years later it fits like a second skin
my helmet is loose now 😢
@@calvin3448 at least you know it for time you'll get your next one. Don't worry 😉
I dunno, my helmet fit perfectly when I used it while riding my zx6, but after buying a zx14r I can’t even get my head in it anymore…..😂
i wore a brand new pair on a 1600km trip & had no issues because the grip part is OSTRICH LEATHER which is still the same from day one.
I break my gloves in on my race sim lol.
Don't forget burning the excess threads with a lighter that's the most satisfying part lol
This awesome, I've always wondered why any gloves doesn't feel comfortable when I use long enough after I bought it😂
Maybe glove conditioner would work?
It’s meant for baseball gloves but most top gloves are made with quality leather so it might work.
I was waiting to hear where gixxer riders shove them to break them in 🤣
I personally always wear my new gloves while driving to break them in. Usually i put them on when i leave cycle gear and by the time i get home (about an hour drive) they’re worn in enough to comfortably ride with them
Bro you’re like Netflix. I subbed and then binged on all of your content over the weekend. Thank you for everything!
Yeah I’m not putting alcohol on my kangaroo leather gloves
This reassured me I actually bought the correct size gloves for my first set haha.
I hated my first gloves, it hurted my hands, but after the breakin it now fits nice and doesnt hurt, so im glad i didnt throw it away.
I ride them in the rain and they fit great
Been riding for lots of years and worn out lots of gloves. I get them a bit snug, cry about the stiffness, and then accidentally get caught riding in the rain. By the time I get home, they are dried out and fit better than anything you can buy. I would recommend soak and ride.
great
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
You can also use glove oil/cream for baseball gloves
I just wear it for a few rides, then it "fits like a glove"
Baseball glove conditioner works great
Bro didn't diss gixxers this time
Why would he? Gixxer riders dont know what gear is so this doesnt apply to them😂
@@Quickscop3r4utrue😂
If they are alllll leather you can oven bake them. I used to do that for baseball gloves
My rule of thumb is by the tighter fitting glove and break them in… if you go with the right size at first you will have too much room and the glove with fit baggy… and that’s no good. Leather stretches out…So get the tighter fitting glove and stretch them out to your hand.
Jesus lordy… any suggestions on how to break my riding socks? Should i soak them in anything?
If their made by leather than use mink oil or any form of lesther conditioner its softens the leather making them stretch more eaily try putting on mink oil than put them on use a blow dryer on hot and make a fast as hard as ur can and u shoukd be done
This is exactly what I do, except I use chemical brothers leather conditioner.
@@thagingerninjer5391 yeah any quality leather conditioner is fine tbh unless u wax em i wouldnt do that xD
@@Jay-rd6fe yeah, wax is ok, but you need something that will penetrate, if you’ve allowed water to soak in and wash the oils in the leather away. Wax mostly just waterproofs it, and keeps the water from soaking in. It’s more of a protector than a conditioner.
@@thagingerninjer5391 like i said dont use wax xD mainly cus u also lose grip with wax but i assume most motor riders dont own a pasific northwest boot or redwings xD so they have no lesther care
Was waiting for the Gixxer joke...
I have those same gloves and they were stiff AF to break in. Can’t really wear a watch with them either lol.
The king of the loop
How do u size a glove would make a good vid
oo ganon din ako, agsikip sa una
Im a Gixxer rider. I just stick it in U know where and it works just fine
we made our boots fit perfect during basic, that was back when they were real leather, by putting alcohol inside boot and wearing.....boot would form to your foot
saddle soap on the outside re-dye polish
Alcohol is gonna dry the gloves out REAL fast.
Best way to break in is wear them lol
This apply for dirt bike gloves too?
Can you make video maintenance on leather gloves ?
More alcohol, lol
Heres my advice; use hairdryer and blow hot air inside the glove, then let it cool a bit so you dont hurt your hands but before its too cool, wear and use..
You can also wear them around the house for a few days heh
shoe stretching liquid.
what brand and model black gloves are those ?
I break my riding gloves in the same way I used to break in my baseball gloves with glove oil and punching them.
So what would u say is the best way to wear in ur boots. Got a new pair for enduro. I thought warm water. But what u think
What glove do you have?
Do you like any bell helmets or bell as brand?
I bought little bigger from the beginning and it was comfortable first 3 rides , now i noticed when i press clutch it gets stuck and then spring forward))) my god it’s dangerous.
Imagine you trying to move smoothly
From the light and suddenly you drop your clutch and bike is acting crazy and want to wheelie 😅
Baseball players understand this as well
I like to soak mine in gippsie tears
What if you soak them in warm water and then go for a ride then they should dry faster, right?
Mine broken in but the finger tip is empty, is it bad?
Empty?
Just touch your clutch cover with each hand when bike is warm and thatll help soften the leather to your hands kinda what happens after weeks of riding in the sun
How about fingerless GSXR gloves?
I broke in my gloves while at my moto school, it ended up snowing (March in Canada) and the gloves got soaked… my instructor brought a propane heater and I squeezed my hands in front of it for like an hour total and BOOM gloves broken in easy 😂
I brought a pair of bike gloves to use whith my skateboard couldn’t even fit them on my hand
what gets me is when every finger has too much length but the thumb is too short.
What about one-piece race suits that are a bit snug?
How about just spraying them with leather conditioner? It loosens leather and doesn't dry it out, unlike alcohol.
How many pair of brand new gloves should I have laying around for extras?
What about Steaming them? Would that be a good idea?😊
How do i break onto a house 🤔?
You have to be able to jump really high or get a ladder.
Not the alcohol on leather XD hair drier and leather conditioner/lotion
Now how do I break into my jeans ?
What if I don't wear gloves?
Easy trick, spray a deo!
Alcohol on leather…. Lol rub it alllll over see how long they last😂
How to break in motorcycle gloves? Let’s see, um WEAR THEM. 😱
Wait for a warm day, soak the gloves in demineralised water (normal water will leave salt marks) stick them on and go for a ride
I use some leather conditioner and wear it around the home. I have even slept in them, though I don't recommend doing that.
my palam is 8.5cm and i wanna buy a glove thats 8.5cm 9 cm so should i buy 8cm?
won't alcohol ruin the glove's adhesives??
my technique is my sweat is take care of it.😌
Can you just? Use a hot towel? Warms up leather, same way i loosen my boots. Put them in a warm environment.
Just buy a pair that fits and use them, that’s how i break-in my gloves….
Use a hair dryer to warm the leather
Why are those two finger together on those gloves?
Go for a good long ride in the rain.
Just put a thin layer of mink oil and call it a day.
Hey bro! Can you please do a video on how to clean smelly gauntlet gloves like these!!!! My SP8’s are getting knarly!
I heard from some gixxer riders that keeping them in the freezer helps a lot, but there’s gotta be a better way. Thanks!
Wash them
Turn them inside out to preserve the color, and throw them in the washer on gentle. Don’t use detergent. Use something mild, like castille soap. I’ve used it and I’ve also shredded up honest Amish beard and body with a cheese grater, and used it. Condition them a few times while they’re drying, and they’ll be like new.
@@thagingerninjer5391bro what 😳
Tf a cheese grater got to do it🤣🤣
@@stevenpoindexter6798 honest Amish beard and body is a really mild bar soap. I grate it so it will dissolve in the washing machine. You do the same thing when you make your own laundry detergent with borax and bar soap. I grew up poor on a farm. Lol. We did what we had to. 😂
One additional suggestion: I have cedar bags from Woodlore that I put in my gloves as soon as I take them off. They’re made for shoes, but seem to help keep my gloves from getting rank.
Next, how to break in motoycle under wear
How about i put it into the microwave for a minute rather than hot water? That way you don't have to put it into water
A hair dryer works better.
Just put leather detailer all over the glove and work it in
Alcohol will damage the leather unless you treat it right after
I guess the important thing might be what you anticipate the service life of your gloves to be. The alcohol is tough on the leather and may be detrimental to its longest life. If the gloves aren’t going to last decades, maybe it doesn’t matter that the alcohol shortens the life?
What about the glue?
Know what type of gloves would you recommend for a 10-year-old boy on gloves for 10 year old TV a
Just ride in the summer. Sweat heat and hands will conform them to your hand.
Can i ask a question are you a Filipino??
I have motorcycle gloves.
I made the counter mistake, turns out that I selected a size of glove that is too small even after break-in, 3 months in my gloves and I still feel my knuckles sore after a 2-3 hour ride, I’m not happy with S size, I’ll try M size next time.
Soaking in water or alcohol is horrid for leather. Been making leather goods for a decade. The only leather that should see water is veg tan that is being stamped or carved. Period. Get them uncomfortable, like you said. Leather conditioner (not oil) on all surfaces, sparingly. Treat it like a baseball glove or a new gun holster. Wear them hard. As much as possible. They will break in and not be damaged.
There’s a chemical called 3O3 that I use you apply it once move your fingers around five times and it loosens your gloves and fits snug to your hand
Screw Conditioner oil 😂😂😂😂
Can you make a video on how to know which gloves to buy? I know alpinestars has around 4 different models I just don’t know which one is the best for me
Whichever one you think feels most comfortable and also looks dope lmao
Bro the Alpinestars SP8’s are the best gloves ever. They are super durable, very comfortable, and offer amazing protection while still avoiding be super stiff. Best $100 at cycle I ever spent.
@@stevenpoindexter6798those look super clean, deff checking them out
Step 1: wear them
😂😂😂😂🎉😂😂😂
Got dem gloves just to ride my 250 😂😂
A 250 goes plenty fast enough to rip the skin off your hands if you come off.
I didn’t break mine, so I abandoned them, I have to buy alcohol for this